WHO WE ARE

The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is the primary source for philanthropic resources and education for donors and nonprofit organizations in Northwest Colorado. We promote thoughtful, individualized charitable giving and create endowments that have meaningful impact in the Yampa Valley.

Integrity

In all that we do, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation operates with the highest integrity. We are the gold standard in client services and a trusted resource to the community. Our work is impeccable, impactful and transparent to those we serve.

Connecter

We connect people who care with causes that matter. By leveraging our resources, expertise, and our relationships with donors and fund holders we work to achieve shared prosperity and equity in the Yampa Valley.

Community

Healthy communities rely on quality nonprofit organizations, and quality nonprofits rely on sustainable funding. We are proud to support our local nonprofit ecosystem through our annual Community Grant Cycle, which recognizes and rewards nonprofit programs that are creating meaningful change in our communities.

Open Door

Every day we meet with partners, new and longstanding to pass on our passion to build a better Yampa Valley. If you have a passion, we can help you find the best way to pass it on.

Counties

Years

145

Charitable funds

12.7

Million Granted to date

220

Thousand 2016 Grants

12.8

Million 2015 assets

WHAT WE
CAN DO,
TOGETHER

Our vision is to build a healthy and vital community through the power of philanthropy.

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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Campaign encourages new donors to support their favorite local trails

Sep 11th, 2017 / 0Campaign encourages new donors to support their favorite local trails The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund is launching a new social media campaign challenging locals to highlight their favorite trails and encourage others to donate. An anonymous donor will match up to $5,000 from donors who have not yet given to the fund. The...

Scholarship Stories from the Valley

Aug 23rd, 2017 / 0The Yampa Valley Community Foundation awarded $90,600 in 73 scholarships for the 2017-18 school year that will assist Yampa Valley students seeking both technical and 4-year degrees. YVCF has the pleasure to sit down with several students for our newest feature “Scholarship Stories in the Yampa Valley”. Caylee Hood

25 SepYamaptika’s 25th Anniversary Birthday Celebration

25Sep

Yamaptika’s 25th Anniversary Birthday Celebration

Yamaptika’s 25th Anniversary Birthday Celebration Event Website: www.yampatika.org Event Date: 9/25/17 Event Details: Yampatika will be having its 25th Anniversary Birthday celebration at the Chief Theater from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Come learn about Yampatika’s past, present and vision for the future! This is also a one-time fundraiser for Yampatika. There will...

26 SepToken Tuesday

26Sep

Token Tuesday

Token Tuesday Weekly, Tue. Sep. 5, 2017 – Tue. Sep. 26, 2017 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM Mountain Tap Brewery, 910 Yampa Street Each month Mountain Tap Brewery selects four local nonprofit organizations to support. On Token Tuesday, each guest receives a wooden nickel token for every craft beer they purchase. Before leaving Mountain Tap...

26 SepBehind the Scenes Tour – Tread of Pioneers Museum

26Sep

Behind the Scenes Tour – Tread of Pioneers Museum

Behind the Scenes Tour Tue. Sep. 26, 2017 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Tread of Pioneers Museum, 800 Oak St Go behind the scenes at the Tread of Pioneers Museum with our museum curator and see the thousands of items that they care for and preserve that are currently not on display. MORE...

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The Yampa Valley Community Foundation believes in the power of philanthropy – that by working together we can build a better future for our community

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BUILDING A HEALTHY AND VITAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY